Multiple Choice
Which phase of mitosis is shown in the diagram, where sister chromatids have separated and are moving toward opposite poles of the cell?
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16. Cell Division
Mitosis
Multiple Choice
After mitosis, how many genetically identical daughter cells are produced from a single parent cell?
A
One daughter cell
B
Two daughter cells
C
Three daughter cells
D
Four daughter cells
Verified step by step guidance1
Recall that mitosis is a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells, each genetically identical to the original parent cell.
Understand that during mitosis, the parent cell's chromosomes are duplicated and evenly divided so that each daughter cell receives an exact copy of the genetic material.
Recognize that the process of mitosis includes phases such as prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase, culminating in cytokinesis, which physically separates the two new cells.
Note that the purpose of mitosis is to maintain genetic consistency, so the number of daughter cells produced is two, both genetically identical to the parent cell.
Therefore, from a single parent cell undergoing mitosis, two genetically identical daughter cells are produced.
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